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In order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment, colleges and universities must provide a quality learning experience along with superior services. With an increasingly diverse student population, re-thinking the processes behind services, such as mail, and the intelligent application of new technologies, is key to improving the student and faculty experience, as well as for operational performance. Successful institutions are utilizing new technologies throughout their operations -- including the campus mailroom. Hord…

Hord Coplan Macht announced today that David Hatton, AIA, has joined the education studio in Baltimore as Principal. Hatton, who has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, business development, and campus master planning, is an exciting addition to the rapidly-growing team. As a global education leader and practitioner, Hatton’s past projects include Virginia Tech’s Academic/Food Service Building;…

We are proud to announce that our Anthology DC project, designed for Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners, was awarded the grand prize in the “Best Mid-Rise Apartment Community” in the National Association of Home Builders Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards. The project was also named a finalist in the Best Mixed-Use Community category. Located between two existing office buildings on trendy ‘H’ Street Northeast in…

A large part of what makes Hord Coplan Macht so unique is our diverse array of strengths. From Healthcare to Education, Landscape to Interior Design, our multi-studio approach provides a diversity in expertise that allows us to see the big picture and provide exceptional work for our clients. But it’s not just our work – we see the value of…

At Hord Coplan Macht, we believe that every school project provides an opportunity to support and enhance the learning that happens within the facility. While it is common in the industry to look for ways that allow the finished building to function as a teaching tool, we have expanded the way we look at the concept by using the word…

Hord Coplan Macht announced today that Christopher Rice, AIA has joined the firm as Principal in its education studio. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Rice will help grow HCM’s national campus master planning practice with focused efforts in the southern U.S. and Texas. Rice brings a wide range of experience to HCM, including his involvement in…

Design Tools for Daylight is a comparative research analysis of the daylight tools available to designers using a case study of a recently completed school. It will compare the school’s daylight results from calculations, architectural modeling, and energy modeling, to each other as well as to the actual light measurements. This comprehensive research project was presented at the National American…

Hord Coplan Macht announces that the firm has named Kevin King, AIA, LEED AP as Principal in the education studio. King is a leader in Hord Coplan Macht’s higher education planning practice, which includes a vibrant portfolio of work for colleges and universities throughout the country. He brings 30 years of proven experience and possesses a true passion for helping…

Hord Coplan Macht announced today that the firm has named Chan Byun, AIA, LEED AP as Principal and Senior Designer in the education studio. Byun is a leader in Hord Coplan Macht’s higher education practice, which includes a vibrant portfolio of work for colleges and universities throughout the country. He brings 27 years of proven experience and possesses a true…

Building Design + Construction has published their annual rankings report and once again, Hord Coplan Macht was ranked among the top national design firms. Top Architecture Firm — #19 Top University Sector Architecture Firms — #22 Top Multifamily Sector Architecture Firms — #6 Top K-12 Sector Architecture Firms — #23 Achieving such high national rankings is a clear result of the…

In celebration of the firm’s 40th anniversary, Hord Coplan Macht launched its Inaugural Day of Giving. On June 30, 2017, every HCM team member was given the opportunity to donate, through their paychecks, to one of a number of local charities. In addition, HCM also donated $40 (one dollar for every year of our operation) to the selected organization. The…